Dryland Training resumes in mid September.   In the meantime there are many possibilities to keep  in shape.  If you have more ideas, let Jo-Ann or Penny know and we will post them here.  Weekly events will have their own private facebook page, to protect other Sofits from a steady bombardment of messages. Simply let the contact person know that you are interested and she will add your name to the group. (please ask to join only if you are intending to participate)  Note that these activities are <strong>NOT COACHED.</strong>

<strong>Yvonne and Anne's Weekly Friday Cycling</strong> in the park and in scenic and hilly locales.  This year they are ramping it up to train for Cape Breton.    Contacts: Yvonne or Anne or Susan O.

<strong>Wednesday Morning Runs:</strong> Blair Road and Aviation Museum area (on the river path).  Easy, recovery runs, suitable for beginning runners, we can supply a beginning training plan and will encourage you.  We gradually build to a max of 5 K.  Very friendly group.    Contact:  Marg, Rosy or Jo-Ann.

<strong>Hikes -Yikes</strong>:  Contact Rosy, Jo-Ann, Ila or Susan.  These hikes will be serious training and not just a "walk in the park".

<strong>Twice Weekly Meech Lake Swims</strong>:  Early morning (well, how early depends on what the group decides).  For this one you need a wetsuit and need to be comfortable swimming in open water.  If we start on the later side of morning, you may also need a summer park pass.  Although several of us use rescue cans, this swim is completely unsupported.   We start at the end of May with about 15 minutes of swimming (brrr)  , and swim longer each week, up to 60-90 minutes, or possibly more, depending on the group .  We aim to swim regularly  except during thunderstorms.   Option to cycle or run afterwards on a  quiet Meech Lake Road, on the north loop, or  on trails.  If you are training for triathlons, this is the perfect group for you.   Contact Jo-Ann or Pauline or Cary.

<strong>Weekly Trail Running:</strong>   Starts after the snow is gone, short and easy, gradually building to an hour (or as long as you like) of hilly running.  Possibly Saturday or Sunday mornings, early, before the bugs come out.   May not be every week.   Volunteers?

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<strong>Occasional Mountain Biking:</strong>  in the park, especially in the fall.    Volunteer?

<strong>Occasional Orienteering: </strong> This would be through the  Ottawa Orienteering Club, and is a very fun way to get in a run in a pleasant new spot,  while testing your map reading.

<strong>Occasional Canoe Trips</strong>: day trips or longer.   Propose away!

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